Database Architect Jobs

Explore Database Architect jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Database architects design and guide the data foundations that organizations rely on, turning business and technical requirements into secure, scalable database solutions.

What Does a Database Architect Do?

Database architects plan, design, and oversee database systems and data platforms. They assess how information is created, stored, accessed, protected, and integrated across an organization. Depending on the role, they may focus on relational or NoSQL databases, cloud data platforms, data warehouses, or large-scale enterprise systems.

Common Responsibilities

  • Develop database architecture, standards, and roadmaps aligned with business goals.
  • Evaluate database technologies and choose approaches for performance, scale, reliability, and cost.
  • Design data models, schemas, integrations, and migration strategies.
  • Collaborate with engineering, analytics, security, and product teams.
  • Set practices for data governance, privacy, access control, backup, and recovery.
  • Review system performance and guide optimization and modernization efforts.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek extensive database and data-platform experience, strong SQL knowledge, and a track record designing systems for complex workloads. Familiarity with cloud services, data modeling, distributed systems, security, and high availability can be valuable. Database architects also need clear communication and the ability to translate technical tradeoffs for business and engineering stakeholders. Requirements vary by employer and specialization.

Find Database Architect Opportunities

Browse Database Architect openings on Ladders to explore senior-level opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, technologies, and responsibilities to identify positions that fit your expertise and career goals.

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$135K - $160K *

Innovate with us to modernize a .NET insurance platform, leading a DevOps team to enhance CI/CD practices, automate infrastructure, and drive scalable architecture for improved stability and performan...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$61K - $129K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing CMDB health and governance. Leverage your expertise in ServiceNow to implement, maintain, and enhance data quality initiatives while collaborating with cross...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $94K *

Discover insights as a Data Analyst, transforming operational data into actionable analysis. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance reporting solutions and drive informed decision-making through dat...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data operations by leading collection strategies for terabyte-scale data. Oversee field operations, ensure data reliability, and collaborate with engineering teams to optimize performance and...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to bridge product strategy and engineering delivery, transforming data into actionable insights for innovative financial solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $158K *

Shape the future of federal data integration by leveraging Oracle EBS expertise to create actionable insights and advanced dashboards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and enhance government da...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Champion growth and satisfaction by managing key Ecosystem client relationships. Drive sales of innovative data solutions in Life Sciences, leveraging deep industry knowledge to meet client needs and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$279K - $349K *

Drive the strategy and execution of dedicated infrastructure engineering, leading a high-performing team to enhance enterprise SaaS offerings, ensure compliance, and deliver exceptional customer exper...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Empower enterprise clients by designing and delivering innovative data, analytics, and AI platforms on Databricks. Collaborate with teams to shape solutions, lead workshops, and ensure governance whil...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by designing innovative data solutions on Databricks. Lead architecture workshops, partner with sales, and drive enterprise-level analytics and AI platforms while ensuring governan...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Innovate by designing and delivering advanced data and AI platforms on Databricks. Collaborate with clients and teams to shape solutions, optimize architectures, and drive successful implementations f...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining observability architecture to enhance operational efficiency and service intelligence. Drive impactful outcomes across Managed Services by transforming monitoring practic...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize data pipelines, ensuring quality and security for analytics and AI capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative data solutions...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage with public sector clients to craft tailored Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O solutions. Collaborate with sales teams, conduct discovery sessions, and present innovative proposals that align technolo...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $266K *

Empower customer success by designing and implementing AWS Connect solutions, conducting technology assessments, and leading project communications to enhance contact center operations and agent produ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer experiences through innovative AWS Connect solutions. You'll lead technical assessments, mentor teams, and drive best practices in contact center des...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving technical pre-sales excellence by blending hands-on solution architecture with people management, enhancing expertise, and delivering tailored cloud solutions for client suc...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Architect scalable Generative AI solutions using AWS tools, focusing on LLMs, RAG, and agent-based workflows. Collaborate with teams to ensure performance and cost efficiency while guiding implementat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive high-performance data operations by managing platforms, pipelines, and integrations. Ensure reliable, secure, and cost-effective services while developing a skilled team to deliver trusted data...

Goodlettsville, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$180K - $207K *

Innovate AI and ML systems as a Principal Architect, collaborating with teams to design agentic architectures and scalable solutions. Drive production delivery while shaping standards and best practic...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $177K *

Drive the development and implementation of data governance initiatives, enhancing data quality and stewardship across the organization while empowering stakeholders through tailored training and supp...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $190K *

Shape innovative IT solutions by leading technical strategies for federal proposals. Collaborate with teams to design enterprise architectures, ensuring alignment with business goals while serving as...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Unlock potential by enhancing our data infrastructure. In this role, you'll own data pipelines, improve performance, and ensure reliable access to analytics across global markets, driving efficiency a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $256K *

Shape the technical strategy for complex global opportunities, collaborating with sales leadership to drive innovative solutions. Lead technical discovery and architecture workshops, ensuring alignmen...

San Ramon, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us to shape enterprise architecture that aligns technology with business goals. Lead integration across ERP, CRM, and eCommerce systems while guiding technical teams to deliver sustainable value...

Oregon, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Database Architect do?question toggle

    A Database Architect designs and guides database systems and data platforms, including their structure, integrations, performance, security, and long-term evolution.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Database Architect jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for deep database experience, SQL proficiency, data modeling expertise, and experience with architecture, cloud platforms, security, or distributed systems.

  • How much do Database Architect jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so its listings can help you explore opportunities at that salary level.

  • Where can Database Architects work?question toggle

    Database Architects work across industries that depend on reliable data systems, including technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and government.

  • What is the difference between a Database Architect and a Database Administrator?question toggle

    A Database Architect typically focuses on designing database structures and strategic data-platform solutions, while a Database Administrator more often manages day-to-day operations such as maintenance, access, backups, and monitoring. Responsibilities may overlap depending on the organization.